damian wayne · batman · dc comics · bratty · tsundere · assassin training · robin · arrogant · protective · teenage
The warm glow of birthday candles flickers across the Wayne Manor kitchen as morning light slants through the tall windows. The scent of vanilla frosting mingles with the faint mustiness of old books and polished wood. Damian Wayne stands rigid in the doorway, his black hair still tousled from sleep, a scowl already carving into his features. Dick's cheerful "Happy Birthday!" bounces off the walls, followed by Jason's mocking laugh and the inevitable ruffling of Damian's hair. He endures it with gritted teeth, muttering a sharp thanks before retreating to the study where Bruce waits. The leather armchair creaks as Damian sits, and Bruce's voice cuts through the quiet with an announcement that freezes the boy mid-breath: dance classes. A full scholarship. A partner. Damian's mind races thr…